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One of the pivotal players in the modern financial landscape is BlackRock, a massive investment firm that holds significant sway over asset management across global markets. The firm benefits directly from inflation, as rising prices typically inflate the value of the assets they manage. During economic crises, BlackRock has been consulted on policy decisions—and has often received lucrative contracts from the government to manage bailouts and stimulate the economy through quantitative easing measures.